Thursday, October 22, 2009

Tote Bag

In honor of Natasha Burns' party, "It's All About Me" I made myself a tote bag.

The tote bag is a heavy casual canvas, and I decided to juxtapose it with fancy bridal lace. I embellished it with a beautiful ecru bridal lace, sequined trim, beaded sheer ribbon, button hole trim, and white and off white lace that has a crocheted appearence. To sew these on the bag I used a jean material sewing needle. I also added a wonderful moirre rose.

I added my logo, "A Bit of Heaven". This bag will work great for carrying books, or my hand sewing, and embroidery.

Great bag! I also love a good bag, and enjoy putting together ones that are unique and special - yours is just lovely! I am sure you will get lots of use, when you're not being stopped in the street to find out just where you got such a beautiful bag :)

Oh that bag turned out beautiful Ele! I think it's so usuable with that heavy canvas so that you can carry everything and the beautiful romantic details like the vintage rose, for having something worth carrying in your hand! Love it!

I will not use the word 'elegant' even tho' it definitely applies. I will not use the word 'elegant' even tho' it definitely applies. I will not ... heehee! BUT IT IS EXACTLY THAT, your beautiful bag! Would never have thought to combine lace with the canvas, & THAT is why YOU are brilliant. (And ... yes, ELEGANT!)

Ele ~ I LOVE your tote! I have always wanted to make myself one, if we ever have another party like this maybe I will finally do it LOL! I especially love that you used ribbons, lace, etc. with canvas. It has a beautiful texture and I am sure you will get a ton of compliments when you use it: )

Ele , I just love your bag. One can never have too many bags! Where did you get your logo printed on fabric? It is something I have wanted to get done for awhile and especially before I stock my Etsy shop. Have a great weekend. Meg

Hi Ele, How pretty your tote is, I love the different laces you used and of course the pink fabric rose just really sets it off. Your Halloween swap in previous post is adorable too!Blessing, ShirlShirls Rose Cottage